CEM Z 6100

Built by CEM, Alsthom

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

615 kW

825 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965–1971

Axle arrangement

B'2'

Overview of the CEM Z 6100

Explore the history and specifications of the Z 6100, a notable EMU that served with distinction.

This electric multiple unit, built by CEM and Alsthom between 1965 and 1971, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and features a capacity of 36 seats in first class and 237 in second class.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and powered by 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, the Z 6100 delivered 615 kW of power output and 147 kN of tractive effort.

The Z 6100 has a notable career, having operated with the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) as the SNCF Z 6100, as well as for Luxembourg Railways (CFL) as the CFL Z 260, and for CFR passenger services in Romania as the CFR Călători 58.

Discover more about this versatile locomotive's dimensions, including its car length of 74.45 meters, width of 2.85 meters, and height of 3.3 meters.

CEM Z 6100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Z 6100
Built by	CEM, Alsthom · 1965–1971
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	615 kW825 hp	825 hp
Tractive effort	147 kN33,047 lbf	33,047 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'2'
Capacity	1st class 36, 2nd class 237 seats
Car length	74.45 m244 ft 3 in	244 ft 3 in
Width	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	3.3 m10 ft 10 in	10 ft 10 in